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PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
Digital Camera
PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Nethe
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Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 750Z Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 750Z that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take c
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Warning may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Caution may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. A
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Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring. • If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with y
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• If lightning should be present during using, unplug the power cord and discontinue using. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can cause a fire. Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a
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• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • Ensure that the camera
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Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10 Names of Parts................................................
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Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) .................49 Aperture Priority Shooting ..............................................................50 Shutter Priority Shooting.................................................................51 Manual Shooting.............................................................................52 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) .................................53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture M
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Nine-Image Display and Folder Display .......................................117 Zoom Display................................................................................119 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................121 Slideshow .....................................................................................123 Playing Back Movies ........................................................................125 Playing Back Movies ..................................
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Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................161 Setting Sleep Timeout ..................................................................162 Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................163 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................163 Registering Functions on the Fn Button .......................................164 Setting the Alarm .....................................................
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Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures or playing b
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger Optio 750Z battery D-LI7 ( ∗) D-BC7 ( ∗) AC plug cord USB cable AV cable D-CO2 ( ∗) I-USB7 ( ∗) I-AVC7 ( ∗) Software (CD-ROM) Strap SD Memory Card (32 MB) S-SW22 O-ST17 ( ∗) Operating Manual Operating Manual (this manual) (PC Guide) Items marked with an asterisk ( ∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.184). 10
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Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Mode dial Autofocus window Power switch Flash Speaker Front lever Remote control receiver Microphone Viewfinder Auxiliary AF light/ Self-timer lamp (redish orange) Lens Back Diopter adjustment lever Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) Strap lug Terminal cover USB/AV terminal DC input terminal LCD monitor Battery lock lever Battery/Card cover Tripod socket 11
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Names of Operating Parts b/Z button (/g button )/i button Power switch Dial indicator (green) Front lever Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button { button Four-way controller (2345) 4 button 3 button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom /f/y button Four-way controller (3) 3 When trimming an image Four-way controller (4) 4 g button DP F
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap The provided strap (O-ST17) can be attached, as is, to the camera to 1 create a neck strap from which to carry the camera. The strap can also be shortened and then attached to the camera to create a compact hand strap. AB 21 1 2 C 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. 2 Pass the strap end through the loop and tighten. Shortening the Strap You can create a short hand strap for the camera by passing the narrow end of the s
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Getting Started Powering the Camera Battery 1 Charging indicator To power outlet Charging: 2 Lit red 3 Charging complete: Lit green Battery charger AC plug cord 1 Charging the Battery Charge the battery when using the camera for the first time, when the camera has not been used for a long time, or when the [Battery depleted] message is displayed. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC7. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger with the
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Getting Started 1 2 2 1 1 Battery lock lever Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. Charge the battery before installing it when using the camera for the first time. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 . 2 Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the camera lens, and push the battery in while pressing the battery lock lever on the battery side in the direction o
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Getting Started • The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is only for use with this camera. Use of other batteries may damage the camera and render it unusable. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. 1 • Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. • If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will be reset. • Image Stor
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Getting Started DC terminal AC adapter To power 1 outlet 3 1 4 2 AC plug cord Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect the camera to a computer, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 is recommended. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make su
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Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card 1 2 1 3 2 1 This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images and recorded sound. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 . 2 Insert an SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward the lens and push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound ma
